321 Chefs
321 Chefs
Plan and organise the preparation and cooking of food in dining and catering establishments.
Senior Chefs are excluded from this minor group. Senior Chefs are included in Occupation 161631 Senior Chef.
OSCA skill level
The occupations in this minor group have a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.
- Skill Level 2: AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma, Diploma, or at least three years of relevant experience
3211 Chefs
Plan and organise the preparation and cooking of food in dining and catering establishments.
Senior Chefs are excluded from this unit group. Senior Chefs are included in Occupation 161631 Senior Chef.
OSCA skill level
The occupations in this unit group have a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.
- Skill Level 2: AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma, Diploma, or at least three years of relevant experience
321131 Chef
Plans and organises the preparation and cooking of food in a dining or catering establishment.
Senior Chefs are excluded from this occupation. Senior Chefs are included in Occupation 161631 Senior Chef.
Specialisations
- Aged Care Chef
- Chef de Partie
- Commis Chef
- Demi Chef
- Hospital Chef
Skill level: 2
Main tasks
- Assists in the planning of menus and determining food quantities and costs
- Prepares and cooks food according to recipes or personal judgment and experience
- Monitors food quality and presentation
- Manages and trains Cooks and Kitchenhands in food preparation, cooking techniques and food safety
- Orders and maintains inventory of food and kitchen supplies, ensuring it meets daily production needs
- Collaborates with management to develop new dishes and improve existing recipes
- Coordinates with front-of-house staff to ensure efficient food service
- Ensures compliance with health and safety regulations in the kitchen